It is essential to realize that the evaluation of ICT solutions and mission critical applications is part of a strategic process that integrates the organization's context and direction with new possibilities that ICT applications can provide. Globally, over 75% of all software- investments are used for development of standard components. Every 6 out of 7 organizations also choose to use standards in ICT development. IDC predicted an annual growth of 14% between 1998 en 2003 for ICT total solutions. According to these predictions the European software market will have a value in 2003 of 110 billion Euros. As we all know these figures need to be downsized. An element as well is that enterprises are not totally unique in each area of their core business, nor are they in their methods to incorporate ICT for achieving a competitive edge. Most likely, only 3 or 4 market segments apply for which ICT can be use to protect or increase profitability and efficiency. This calls for a pragmatic and reliable concept to evaluate ICT.

In practically every organization ICT - and the way ICT is treated in the last decennia - has become increasingly important for successfully running a business. ICT more often is not only regarded as a prerequisite to have an organization adequately function, but also as an important instrument to compete. The high costs involved with investments in this area and the complexity that obstruct an efficient and effective use of ICT give enough reasons to take a fundamental close look at the ICT -management situation.

EMS can do this with you. Our maturity scan ICT Management can be the basis to mutually set up the next steps needed to achieve a concrete and effective ICT Management.